Lemon juice vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and cucumber:
- Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 80% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and cucumber are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both lemon juice and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 167% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber has 43% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.04 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.13 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both lemon juice and cucumber contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does lemon juice or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.